Federal Judges Block Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund, Reopen $10 Billion IRS Case
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Updated · The New York Times · May 29
Federal Judges Block Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund, Reopen $10 Billion IRS Case
7 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 29
Two federal judges dealt Trump administration plans a setback Friday, temporarily barring creation of a $1.8 billion fund for alleged victims of Democratic "weaponization" and reopening Trump’s $10 billion IRS lawsuit.
The second judge said she wanted to examine "grievous allegations" that a rushed deal ending the IRS case — and creating the fund — may have been "premised on deception."
The fund was expected to benefit many Trump allies who had already signaled they would apply, even as several lawmakers, including prominent Republicans, publicly criticized its purpose.
The rulings add to a week of Justice Department turbulence as Trump presses the agency to target opponents and reward allies while internal disputes increasingly spill into public view.
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Legal and Political Uproar Erupts Over Trump’s $1.776 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund and IRS Settlement
Overview
The Justice Department’s creation of a $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'—born from a settlement in President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS—has sparked immediate legal and political turmoil. Intended to compensate those claiming to be victims of 'lawfare,' the fund quickly faced fierce backlash, with multiple lawsuits arguing it is a collusive agreement lacking proper authorization. Critics say the fund could benefit Trump’s allies, including those involved in the January 6 riot, and allege it undermines judicial integrity. As courts consider blocking the fund, the controversy highlights deep concerns about legality, fairness, and the politicization of government power.